Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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